In the Philippines, Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has indicated his openness to dialogue with Senator Alan Cayetano's camp amid a leadership impasse in the Senate. Gatchalian stated his willingness to engage with all senators, regardless of their affiliation, highlighting his long-standing relationships with many in the minority. Cayetano recently invited Gatchalian to a meeting to discuss a resolution to the dispute over the Senate presidency, asserting that the legitimate leader is determined by the votes of the senators. The ongoing conflict features a new 12-member majority coalition led by Gatchalian and a 10-member minority faction led by Cayetano. Gatchalian has urged Cayetano to resign, while Cayetano insists on his rightful claim to leadership. Gatchalian responded to concerns about external influences, asserting that his majority bloc is focused on consensus-building and collaboration, aiming to prioritize legislative work for the country. The leadership issue remains unresolved as no Senate president has been officially elected due to the requirement of at least 13 votes.